Certificate III in Information Technology

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Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

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Overview

Start your journey to becoming a technology expert with the Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120 at Victoria University.

Develop your technical skills in programming, database and web development, basic cloud computing, cyber security, digital media and generalist IT support services.

You will develop industry-essential and transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and presentation skills. Plus, you'll gain customer service skills to support a range of technologies, processes, policies and clients.

Upon completion of this course you will have knowledge and skills in:

writing basic programs for software applications
developing basic web applications
producing digital images for the web
protecting privacy and intellectual property rights
working effectively in teams and with ICT clients.

Our information technology course is co-designed with industry experts and you'll use modern facilities and equipment at the Sunshine Skills Hub. You will also be able to network with workplaces, join industry bodies, and apply for virtual internships.

Once you've completed this course, you can build on your knowledge with the Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22603VIC, which is eligible for a Free TAFE waiver.

: VU's industry connections let you make professional contacts and gain practical experience before you graduate.
We have links with companies including Cisco, Amazon, Microsoft and Inspur. You'll also learn from industry guest lecturers, as well as our expert staff.
Past students training in IT at VU have had the opportunity to network with industry and gain employment at organisations including:
Drive Agencies Pty Ltd
Australian Unity
Claytons Group Pty Ltd.
: Our range of up-to-date technologies will prepare you for future professional practice. You'll have access to extensive computing and networking resources including:
a full set of Cisco routers and switches
virtualisation (Hyper-V) infrastructure
Amazon cloud servers
mobile labs
graphics and video authoring tools
software development kits
latest software packages including net and Java integrated development environment.
: The Sunshine Skills Hub provides flexible training solutions that focus on developing the skills industry demand. Skills that involve a blend of creative thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and specialist technical skills in emerging fields such as:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3D printing
drone surveying
construction robotics
data analytics
e.health
cybersecurity.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

Choose an IT pathway

Refine your studies, by choosing between a software development stream or a cyber security stream.

Fees & scholarships

Fees

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Free TAFE	$0	$105.50 (max)	$261 (max)
Skills First subsidised	$2,915	$105.50 (max)	$261 (max)
Concession	$583	$105.50 (max)	$112 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$6,625	–	–

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Free TAFE	$0	$72.50 (max)	$256 (max)
Skills First subsidised	$2,570.50	$72.50 (max)	$256 (max)
Concession	$514.10	$72.50 (max)	$110 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$6,625	–	–

Scholarships

Careers

Australia’s information and communications technology (ICT) industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing market.

The Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120 prepares you for a range of entry-level roles across IT, government, banking and finance, retail, education, health, media, logistics and manufacturing.

You will gain the skills to pursue a possible career in:

general IT/technical support
web application support
web developer
database and systems administrator
network administration support
ICT security specialist
ICT support technician.

Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website to see the average salary and job growth for ICT support technicians.

Further study

If you choose to continue your studies at VU, this course leads seamlessly into our Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22603VIC, which is eligible for a Free TAFE waiver.